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How long did Portuguese rule in India last?

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Map highlighting the location of Goa on the western coast of India along the Arabian Sea, with its capital Panaji marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are shown in context.
Portuguese India

Portuguese rule in India lasted for 456 years, spanning from 1505 to December 1961.1

The period of colonial control began in 1505 and concluded on December 19, 1961, when Portuguese India ceased to exist following the invasion of its territories—including Goa, Daman, and Diu—by Indian forces.1